Gas Feeder Line 122 Capacity Enhancement Project

Dominion Energy is replacing a section of its system in southern Davis County known as Feeder Line 122. (Feeder lines are larger, steel pipelines that supply smaller main and individual service lines that connect to meters at homes and businesses.) This webpage provides general information about the project as well as current information on construction activity and related impacts on local traffic.

Overview and Schedule

NEED for the project: The Feeder Line 122 Capacity Enhancement Project project is necessary to keep pace with increased demand for natural gas due to customer growth. It will also enhance our ability to continue providing safe, reliable natural gas service by making our system easier to monitor and maintain.

LOCATION: The section of FL122 slated for replacement is located in North Salt Lake, Woods Cross, West Bountiful, Centerville and Farmington. It runs from West Center Street and the Legacy Parkway near the Foxboro subdivision north to 500 South, then angles northeast between the Legacy Highway and Interstate 15 to West Porters Lane and then along North 640 West terminating at West Glovers Lane. (See map for exact route.)

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: To expedite construction, multiple crews will be working simultaneously at various locations during the project. Crews may also work at night and on weekends. Allowing for weather and other demands, construction on the Legacy Parkway Trail section between West Center Street and 500 South is scheduled to begin Oct. 10, 2016, and is expected to be completed by May 2017. Construction on the remainder of the pipeline is scheduled to begin in January 2017.

To provide room for crews and equipment, some temporary lane restrictions and road closures can be expected in work zones. Every effort will be made to maintain access to businesses and driveways in construction zones at all times. No interruption to residents' natural gas service is anticipated during this project.

LEGACY PARKWAY TRAIL CLOSURE: To ensure public safety, during construction a section of the Legacy Parkway Trail between West Center Street and 500 South will be temporarily closed to all use. The temporary closure of the trail between the Center Street Trailhead and the 2425 South Trailhead is scheduled to begin Oct. 10, 2016. (See detour map.) The section from 2425 South and 500 South will be closed in January 2017. (See detour map.) Weather permitting, both sections of the trail will be reopened by the end of June 2017.

QUESTIONS: For questions, concerns, additional information, or to sign up to receive weekly construction updates, call the Feeder Line 122 information line at 801-324-5521. You also can email DominionEnergyWest.CorpComm@DominionEnergy.com and reference Feeder Line 122.

Project Updates

February 9, 2018

North Salt Lake: A crew is still working on regulator station at Center Street near Legacy Trail.

Woods Cross: A crew is working on the regulator station on 500 South.

West Bountiful: A crew is working on a regulator station at Porters Lane.

Centerville: Multiple crews are working near the city's public works building and Biotron Laboratories.

Farmington: A crew is working at Glovers Lane and approximately 700 West. We have a crew preparing for a bore between 500 South and 750 South at about 800 West.
Crews are working south of the Legacy Events Center on Rio Grande Avenue and north of Park Lane. They are also crossing 1100 West.

Kaysville: Two crews are working on Deseret Drive near Boondocks. They are currently working on a bore, and stringing pipe south of Boondocks along Deseret Drive by Country Mill Drive. We anticipate the north end of Country Mill, where it connects to Deseret Drive, being closed next Thursday and Friday, Feb. 15-16. On Monday, we will have a crew starting at the south end of Country Mill Drive near the church heading north to connect to the bore near Boondocks.

February 1, 2018

North Salt Lake: A crew is still working on regulator station at Center Street near Legacy Trail.

Woods Cross: A crew is working on regulator station on 500 South.

West Bountiful: A crew is working on a regulator station at Porters Lane.

Centerville: Multiple crews are working near the city's public works building and Biotron Laboratories.

Farmington: A crew is working at Glovers Lane and approximately 700 West. Crews are working south of the Legacy Events Center, on Rio Grande Avenue and north of Park Lane.

Kaysville: Two crews are working on Deseret Drive near Boondocks.

January 10, 2018

Farmington: A crew is digging on Rio Grande Avenue, northwest of the Legacy Center Indoor Arena. Beginning Thursday, Jan. 11, traffic along Rio Grande will be restricted to one lane heading northbound only. The boring continues under Glovers Lane and north of Park Lane (north of Cabela’s).

Kaysville: Crews are working on Deseret Drive and Lodder Drive. Lodder Drive will close starting Monday.

December 20, 2017

Crews will not be working from Friday, Dec. 22, to Monday, Jan. 8.

North Salt Lake: Work continues on the Legacy block valve station; we estimate about three months until final restoration – likewise for Center Street and Foxboro station.
Landscaping restoration along Legacy trail is close to completion; it’s about 90 percent done. Trees and benches have been installed, and we are waiting on new signs. Crews are still working along the trail, including one on the North Salt Lake access from Foxboro to the trail north of the Harvest Right building.

Woods Cross: A crew is working on 500 South block valve.

West Bountiful: Due to weather and temperature, the mill and overlay for 1450 West and 400 North will be delayed until spring.
A crew is working on yards from 1100 West diagonally to 1600 North near the golf course.
The backyards of homes along 880 West are finished; the final walk-throughs are complete. A crew will return in the spring to verify sprinklers systems are in working order and to check for settling.
Also next year: We will work to tie-in into Porter Lane station next year.

Centerville: Two crews are working behind businesses near 1250 West between Parrish Lane and 700 North.

Farmington: A crew is working in the wetlands south of the new high school. Another crew is working in the storage units south of new high school on 650 West, along with the building north of them.
We are starting restoration on the homes in this area on the south side of new high school (Glovers Lane). A crew is preparing to bore under Glovers Lane. This is all part of FL-122 Phase I. Glovers Lane begins Phase II.
There’s a crew working in the field just north of 500 South toward the Legacy Events Center.
A crew is working west along Clark Lane north of Rio Grande and near Cabela’s.
There’s also a crew working behind homes on Deseret Drive near Boondocks. We will have a crew starting on Rio Grande Drive on or near Jan. 8.

December 5, 2017

Most crews are working in the same areas as last week. In addition, there are four crews working in Centerville from Parrish Lane north to about 850 North around 1250 West near Biotron Laboratories and the city’s Public Works department.

November 21, 2017

North Salt Lake: Legacy block valve station work will continue for about three months, as does work on the station at Center Street and Foxboro. Legacy Trail landscaping restoration is about 90 percent finished. Trees and bench’s have been installed, and we are waiting on new signs. Crews are still working along the trail, including one working on the North Salt Lake access from Foxboro to the trail north of the Harvest Right building.

Woods Cross: A crew is working on retiring the old pipe on 500 South. They are currently working in the Manheim Auto Auction parking lot and on the station across 500 South.

West Bountiful: Due to weather and temperature, surface restoration for 1450 West and 400 North will be delayed until spring. A crew is working on yards from 1100 West diagonally to 1600 North near the golf course. The backyards of homes along 880 West are finished; we are currently conducting final walk-throughs to make sure everything looks great. There are two homes to finish up on Porters Lane near our station, and one on 830 West, but we are getting very close on those, as well.

Farmington: A crew is working in the wetlands area south of the new high school. Another crew is working in the storage units, also south of new high school, on 650 West along with the building north of the units. Restoration has begun on the homes in this area on the south side of new high school (Glovers Lane), and a crew is preparing for a bore under Glovers Lane. This is all part of Feeder Line 122 (FL122) phase I. Phase II begins north of Glovers Lane. We also have a crew working in the field just north of 500 South toward Legacy Events Center. Another crew is preparing for construction on Deseret Drive near Boondocks.

November 13, 2017

North Salt Lake: The last of the clean-up and restoration are being completed, and most work is finished at our stations.

West Bountiful: The last of the clean-up and restoration are being completed. Restoration at eight of 10 homes along 880 West is complete, with work progressing on the final two.

Centerville: A crew is working in the industrial complex north of Parrish Lane.

Farmington: Multiple crews are working in this area from about 1500 South to 300 South at approximately 700 West

October 6, 2017

North Salt Lake: Work continues on both regulator stations near Center Street and Foxboro. Weather permitting, Foxboro will be paved the week of Oct. 9.
Restoration of Legacy Trail continues.
On 500 South, we are still working on the regulator station/block valve.

Woods Cross: Crews are working on restoration from 500 South to Porters Lane. Additionally, crews are working behind 880 West north of Porters Lane.
A boring project between 830 West and Parrish Lane has finished.
And we have crews moving in north of Parrish Lane.

Farmington: A crew is working behind 650 West at approximately 1000 South.

September 6, 2017

North Salt Lake: Crews continue to work on the Center Street station and at Etnie Ct.

Woods Cross: Work continues on Legacy Trail restoration, and on the 500 South station.

West Bountiful: Crews are finishing up work on both 400 North and 1600 North.
We also have crews working on the Porter Lane station.
We have crews working behind 880 West, on a bore near 830 West and crews are crossing 1100 West. Restoration crews are working throughout these areas.

Farmington: We have a crew working on Glovers Lane and approximately 725 West. We have another crew working on a bore near 650 West.

August 9, 2017

The Legacy Trail is open! Crews are still wrapping up construction on the 500 South access, so it will remained closed for a short time, but the trail is open through 500 South. We have landscaping crews working on restoration of Legacy Trail.

All the 24-inch pipe is in the ground from Center Street in North Salt Lake to Porter Lane in West Bountiful. We still have a few spots where the 8-inch plastic – or intermediate high pressure – is being installed in those areas.

North Salt Lake: Crews are working on our stations south of Center Street near the Legacy Trail and on Center Street and Foxboro. They are cleaning and testing the new line form Center Street in North Salt Lake to Porter Lane in West Bountiful.

Woods Cross: A crew is installing a valve assembly on 500 South near the auto auction.

West Bountiful: Crews are working throughout the city.

On 400 North from approximately 1200 West to 1450 West to join the new 24-inch line to our current regulator station.

On 1600 North (Pages Lane) performing same operation.

On our Porter Lane station, crews are cleaning and testing the new line.

A crew is heading north of Porter Lane behind 880 West.

An intermediate high pressure crew is working on 880 West and in the Jessie Meadows area, along with 400 North and near 1600 North.

We have landscaping crews throughout the project working on restoration.

Farmington: We have an intermediate high pressure crew working on Glovers Lane near 650 West. A crew is working on a high-pressure line in the fields south of Glovers Lane near 650 West.

August 1, 2017

Farmington: A crew is working on an intermediate-high-pressure (IHP) line on Glovers Lane.

West Bountiful: Another crew is working north from 400 North.

A crew is boring in the Jessie Meadows area north to the golf course.

A crew is working on a high-pressure (HP) line 400 North heading east from 1450 West to connect to tie into a line already running through the Jessie Meadows area.

Still another crew is working from our station on 400 North westward to tie into a pipeline there, as well.

We have an HP crew working south from Pages Lane to meet a crew headed north from the golf course.

Another HP crew is working on 880 West in West Bountiful.

July 31, 2017

Great news regarding the Legacy Trail: Crews say the entire trail will be paved and open by Monday, Aug. 7.

There's a chance it may be open on Sunday, Aug. 6 – but that’s only if all the paving and cement work can be finished up on Saturday, Aug. 5.

One more note: There’s a chance that that further construction may cause a delay in access to the trail from 500 South until Aug. 15; more on that issue as information is available.

If you have any questions – for example, about whether the trail will be open on Sunday – don’t hesitate to call Sam Bramall at 801-201-8314.

July 7, 2017

The south end of the Legacy Trail is open, extending from Center Street to 1100 North in North Salt Lake; all access points in between are open, as well. Please take note: The North Salt Lake basketball court will be closed on Sunday, July 16, for a micro seal on its surface.

The Legacy Trail from 2425 North to 500 South remains closed.

July 6, 2017

North Salt Lake: A crew is working on our station off Center Street and Foxboro Drive. We also have a crew working south on Foxboro, going toward our station. This will join pipe all the way to 500 South and just east of Redwood Road.

Woods Cross: We have a high-pressure crew and intermediate-high-pressure crew working on a block valve assembly at 500 South just east of Redwood Road.

West Bountiful: We have an intermediate high-pressure crew that has just finished a bore on 1450 West.

We have a high-pressure crew working east from 1450 West on 400 North to join the line from the north end of the golf course to 400 North. They will then run a line to our station on 400 North.

A crew is starting at the north end of the golf course, heading north toward 1600 North.

Also involving 1600 North: A crew is crossing the street and the road is currently closed.

Another crew is heading north on 880 West.

Farmington: We have crew working nights just east of 650 West near Glovers Lane, and a crew working on a bore under Glovers Lane.

June 20, 2017

North Salt Lake: Night work has finished up on Center Street and Foxboro Drive. That crew has crossed Center Street and will be working on our station at that location.

We have a crew working southbound on Foxboro Drive that will meet at our station. They have crossed Foxboro and have installed pipe past the south driveway of Sterilite, a business at the south end of Foxboro.

We have a crew working on a block valve assembly on 500 South near Redwood Road.

West Bountiful: We have an intermediate high pressure crew working on a bore on 1450 West. The crew that has been working on the bore from Jesse Meadows to the north end of the golf course has completed its boring. This crew will now tie into the pipe from Jesse Meadows to 400 North.

We also have a crew running a line east from Millbridge Lane to our station on 400 North. They will tie into the new pipe coming south from Jesse Meadows.

We have a crew finishing up between Olsen Farm Road and 1600 North. They will continue south to tie into the bore at the north end of the golf course.

Farmington: We have a crew setting up to bore under Glover's Lane near 650 West.

June 8, 2017

North Salt Lake: Night work will continue on Center Street, but it should be finished sometime the week of June 12. And we're still working on the Legacy Trail and Foxboro.

Woods Cross: We are working on 500 South, west of Redwood Road.

West Bountiful: Work proceeds on 1450 West from Millbridge to 400 North and along 400 North. There is a boring operation from Jessie Meadows to the north end of the golf course, and work starting on 1600 North going southwest to 1100 West. We are just finishing work north of 1600 North and clean-up has begun in that area.

May 30, 2017

Legacy Trail Update:

Over the past several months, Questar Gas and its contractor Canyon Pipeline have been working to replace a section of natural gas pipeline that runs alongside Legacy Trail. New pipe has been installed from approximately Center Street in North Salt Lake to Mountain View Park in Woods Cross.

With the pipe installed, we are now beginning the restoration process that has been delayed due to an extremely wet winter. The restoration will commence in two main sections: Center Street to 2425 South (Section 1) and 2425 South to 500 South (Section 2).

Section 1 needs a lot of work before the trail can be restored. It requires a lot of rough grade work and drying out the soils before the subgrade work can begin for the trail. We are working on it as much as possible, but the ground is still wet from all the recent weather; each storm sets us back, having to wait for the ground to dry out.

While the work in Section 1 proceeds, work in section 2 will be, too. Section 2 is in better shape, and will be easier to restore. Crews have begun to re-establish the trail between 2425 South and Mountain View Park by working on the subgrade to prepare it for new asphalt. Asphalt will be applied once the subgrade work is finished, putting us closer to reopening the trail.

When crews are finished working on the trail north of Mountain View Park, they will begin working on the subgrade in preparation for asphalt. Once all the asphalt in section 2 is restored, the trail will reopen. Landscape work will continue after the trail is reopened, but will not affect traffic on the trail.

After Section 2's asphalt is restored, crews will work on the asphalt in Section 1. As soon as Section 1 is asphalted, the trail will reopen. As with Section 2, landscape work will follow but won't affect use of the trail.

We are focusing our efforts on Section 2 restoration first because it will shorten the detour route. Section 2 of the trail is now slated to open first part of July and Section 1 should open by the end of July.

May 24, 2017

North Salt Lake: Our crew working near Center street will start working nights beginning May 30th. Traffic control will be up from 7pm to 7am at the intersection of Center street and Foxboro. We also have a crew crossing from west to east on Foxboro north of harvest right. They will then turn south and meet with crew near Center street.

Woods Cross: We have a crew continuing north on legacy trail. They are getting close to 500 South. They will then turn east on 500 south and tie into bore under Redwood Road which has now been completed. We have a crew working to tie together this bore and the bore under 500 South that has been completed.

West Bountiful: We have a HP crew just finishing a bore on 1450 West. We will have an IHP crew in shortly to bore the same section. We have a HP crew near Porter Lane and an IHP crew close behind them. We have crews still working south from Olsen Lane to 1600 North. They are still working a bore from Jessie Meadows area to the north end of the golf course.

May 2, 2017

North Salt Lake: We have a crew working on the south side of Center Street east from our regulator station. Another crew just finished the south end of Legacy Trail and has pipe installed all the way to Foxboro Drive. That crew will now proceed south on Foxboro to Center Street toward our new regulator station on the north side of Center Street.

Woods Cross: A crew continues to work north on Legacy Trail. A crew is working on a bore under Redwood Road. We have an intermediate high-pressure line crew working north of the auto auction to 1450 West in West Bountiful.

West Bountiful: A crew is starting to bore on 1450 West from Millbridge Lane to 400 North. Another crew is starting a bore from the Jesse Meadows area to the north end of the golf course. We have two crews in the Olsen Farm area. One is headed north toward Porter Lane. The other is headed south toward 1600 North.

Apr. 18, 2017

North Salt Lake: We have a crew working from our regulator station on Center Street and Legacy Trail to our regulator station on Center and Foxboro Drive. Another crew is starting work from Legacy Trail to Foxboro, just north of Harvest Right building.

Woods Cross: A crew is finishing up the tie-in near 2425 So. Park. A crew on Legacy Trail is still working north toward 500 South. Also, our crew is starting a bore under Redwood Road at 500 South.

West Bountiful: An intermediate high-pressure crew is starting work heading north from 500 South to 1450 West. We have a crew working north on 1450 West. We also have a crew working in the Jesse Meadows area heading south to 400 North and preparing for a bore from same area to the north end of the golf course. Finally, a crew is working from the Olsen Farm area north, and one from the Olsen Farm area south.

Apr. 5, 2017

The weather has slowed progress, but crews are working through it.

A crew has tied in the south end of bore under a small canal in the Foxboro neighborhood. They are currently working on north end tie-in.

Another crew has finished the bore on 2425 South and is working on the south end tie-in.

There's still a crew headed north of 2425 South, open-trenching toward 500 South.

Crews are preparing bores on 500 South under Redwood Road and from the Jessie Meadows area to north of the golf course.

Crews continue to bore in Olsen farm area.

A crew is now working on Center Street in North Salt Lake.

An intermediate high-pressure crew is working on 1100 West; they just finished up work on 1200 North.

Mar. 21, 2017

A crew is tying in both ends of pipe in the bore under a small canal on Legacy Trail near the Foxboro neighborhood.

Another crew continues to work on a line along 1500 South.

There are two crews open trenching along Legacy Trail. The northbound crew is now at approximately 1500 South in Woods Cross. The other crew is headed south from the 2425 South bore.

A crew is working on the bore under 2425 South to keep that crossing open, but the Legacy Trail north and south continues to be closed.

Crews also continue to work north of 500 South. One is just finishing a bore there, and two more crews are open trenching to tie together the bores already completed.

Finally, crews are preparing to bore under the canal in the Olsen farm area.

Mar. 16, 2017

Crews are joining the sections of pipe in the bore under the small canal on Legacy Trail. They will be working on 1500 South and 1900 West in Woods Cross March 15-16. Flyers have distributed in that area, but residents and passers-by should expect brief periods of noise and slight natural gas odor in this area on those days.

We are continuing to bore under 2425 South on Legacy Trail. The crossing there is open, but the Legacy Trail north and south continues to be closed.

Open trenching continues north from 2425 South. At present, crews are at approximately 1700 South in Woods Cross.

Open trenching continues north of 500 South.

Boring continues south toward 1450 West from open trenching north of 500 South.

Crews are preparing to bore near Olsen Farm Lane.

Crews are also starting to replace pipe on 1200 North near the golf course.

Mar. 7, 2017

Both of the underground bores – intermediate high pressure (IHP) and high pressure (HP) – on 500 South have been completed. Crews are now working in the parking lot of the auto auction, trenching north.

On 2425 South, crews are beginning a bore under the street to maintain open bridge access. They also are continuing to open trench north from 2425 South.

The small Legacy Trail canal has been completed. Crews will continue south toward the start of the access to Legacy Trail from Foxboro.

Along 1250 West in Centerville, both bores on IHP and HP lines are complete and crews will be running pipe across street to be used for a vent.

Feb. 21, 2017

Both bores have been completed on 1250 West in Centerville. There is some clean-up of the bores still going on.

The small bore on Legacy Trail should be completed by the end of this week.

Crews continue to open trench north of 2425 South on Legacy Trail.

The high-pressure line bore on 500 South should be done this weekend.

Feb. 14, 2017

Construction is continuing on a bore under a small Legacy Trail canal. And there is open trenching north of 2425 South, also on Legacy Trail.

The bore on 500 south to update 24-inch high-pressure steel pipe is in. The boring for 8-inch intermediate high-pressure plastic line is now commencing.

The 8-inch intermediate high-pressure plastic line is in on 1250 West in Centerville, and work is now beginning on the boring to install a 24-inch high-pressure line.

Feb. 7, 2017

Legacy Trail remains closed from Center Street to 500 South. Crews are beginning to bore under a canal between Center Street and 2425 South, and are open trenching from 2425 South north toward 500 South.

On 500 South, another bore is going underneath the roadway east of Redwood Road.

At 1250 West 950 North in Centerville: The first of two boring projects has been completed; work has begun on the second bore.

Legacy Trail

Legacy Trail will be closed from the Center Street trailhead in North Salt Lake to 500 South in Woods Cross beginning Jan. 9, 2017. There will be no trail access off 500 South. The Mill Creek Trailhead off 1200 North in West Bountiful will be the north trailhead open and the Center Street trailhead in North Salt Lake will be the open south trailhead. The pedestrian bridge over Legacy Parkway at the 2425 South trailhead in Woods Cross will remain open during all construction. Please follow detours; maps are posted at each trailhead.

1250 West 950 North, Centerville

Crews will begin working on Jan. 9, 2017, on 1250 West 950 North. Crews will be working on boring under Legacy Parkway installing two different lines. Temporary lane closures are expected, so please follow all traffic control for your safety.

Legacy Trail

Legacy Trail will be closed from the Center Street trailhead in North Salt Lake to 500 South in Woods Cross beginning Jan. 3, 2017. There will be no trail access off 500 South. The Mill Creek Trailhead off 1200 North in West Bountiful will be the north trailhead open and the Center Street trailhead in North Salt Lake will be the open south trailhead. The pedestrian bridge over Legacy Parkway at the 2425 South trailhead in Woods Cross will remain open during all construction. Please follow detours; maps are posted at each trailhead. (See map, below.)

1250 West 950 North, Centerville

Crews will begin working on Jan. 3, 2017, on 1250 West 950 North. Crews will be working on boring under Legacy Parkway installing two different lines. Temporary lane closures are expected, so please follow all traffic control for your safety.

Dec. 1, 2016

Crews have suspended construction activity for the holiday season and will return to work in early January. During this time, small crews may be potholing to locate buried utilities at various locations throughout the project area. When construction resumes in January, the Legacy Trail closure will be extended to 500 South. (See map, below.)

Oct. 6, 2016

On Monday, Oct. 10, the Legacy Parkway Trail will be closed from the Center Street Trail Head to the 2425 S Trail Head as crews begin clearing brush, setting up silt fence, installing temporary fencing, and potholing to locate existing buried utilities in preparation for major pipeline construction along the trail which is scheduled to begin this month. The trail will reopen in May 2017.

Construction Process

Dominion Energy and our contractor, Canyon Pipeline of Phoenix, AZ, are committed to completing this project safely and on schedule while minimizing as much as possible any inconvenience to local businesses and residents. To accomplish this, some work may be performed at night and on weekends. This will reduce impacts on morning and evening commutes. We will adhere to all county noise-reduction ordinances. Canyon Pipeline has more than 40 years experience in 39 states building pipelines in urban settings.

Construction Zones

For pipe buried beneath streets or highways, construction may require intermittent closures of one or more lanes of traffic. Driveways also may be occasionally blocked by excavation work, otherwise they will be plated to maintain access during business hours and at night and on weekends.

Before construction starts in front of any home or business, a representative will contact the owner or resident to discuss options for maintaining driveway access. Signs notifying the public that businesses remain open during construction are available.

To finish construction on schedule and as quickly as possible, the project is divided into sections, or "spreads." This allows multiple crews to work simultaneously at different locations. Work zones can range from a single intersection to several blocks long. At any one location the amount of time to cut pavement, install new pipe and replace asphalt can range from several days to several weeks.

The public can do its part to ensure construction proceeds safely and on time by finding alternative routes, driving carefully in construction zones and keeping children away from construction sites.

Dominion Energy works closely with city and state transportation officials to ensure safety and minimize inconvenience to drivers and pedestrians. However, for public safety it may be necessary to temporarily close streets and sidewalks or restrict vehicle and pedestrian traffic. As mentioned, driveways may occasionally be blocked by excavation work. We will make every effort to keep these inconveniences as brief as possible. Your patience is appreciated.

If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us.

Steps During Construction

Following are brief descriptions of the steps involved in pipeline removal and construction:

Locate buried utilities - The area below city streets can be a maze of underground utilities. To avoid damaging these facilities, a procedure known as potholing is used prior to trenching to identify the exact vertical and horizontal location of existing infrastructure, including the pipeline to be replaced..

Move existing utilities - Before trenching (see next step), all water and natural gas service lines that cross the existing pipe will be moved to a lower depth. This will minimize the risk of interrupting water- or gas-service to individual homes or businesses once actual construction begins.

Dig trench - After the pipe has been located and purged of gas and service lines in the trench zone moved, the pavement above the existing pipe is cut and removed. Then equipment is brought in to dig the trench. The depth of the natural gas pipeline trench will be determined by the location of the existing pipe and other utilities. As the trench is dug, the soil is loaded into trucks and hauled away for disposal in a designated landfill.

Remove old pipe - Sections of pipe to be removed are cut into lengths, lifted from the trench, loaded onto trucks and hauled away for proper disposal.

Deliver and "string" new pipe - New pipe is manufactured and inspected to ensure it meets industry and federal safety standards. Pipe sections are then delivered by truck to the construction site where they are placed end-to-end (or "strung") on skids adjacent to the trench. If necessary, a hydraulic machine bends pipe sections to fit around obstacles or conform to the direction of the trench.

Weld new pipe together and coat - Welding crews join the sections of pipe together into a continuous length. Each welded joint is visually inspected, x-rayed and then coated for protection.

Lower pipe into trench - Using one or more tractors, crews lift and then carefully lower the welded sections of pipe into the trench. Final welds are made to "tie-in" any unconnected sections.

Backfill trench - Under streets, in place of the removed soil, a mixture known as "flowable fill" is used to backfill the trench. In other areas, the original soil is replaced.

Pressure test new pipe - After it's buried and before it's put into service, the entire length of new pipe is hydrostatically tested to ensure the integrity of the system. This is done by filling the pipe with water, pressurizing the system above its maximum operating conditions and holding the pressure for a specified time. The pipe is drained, cleaned and dried before put into service.

Clean-up and restore ROW - The final step is to repair the surface over the trench. If necessary, fences or sod may also be replaced.

Directional bore - At some busy intersections, most water crossings and under major roads, instead of trenching, crews will install pipe by boring horizontally underneath the road, stream or canal. The boring machine drills a hole from one side of the road or stream. Pipe is strung on the other side and then pulled back through hole.

Pipeline Safety

We take safety seriously. Since its founding in 1929, our company and its affiliates have engaged in every phase of natural gas service, from production and gathering to transportation and distribution. During that time, while delivering the clean and efficient natural gas our customers rely on daily for their comfort and livelihood, we have earned an enviable record for safety and reliability.

Visit our Safety section on this site for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this project necessary?

At Dominion Energy, we are committed to providing safe, reliable natural gas service at the lowest possible cost.

In recent years, as part of our continuing efforts to meet growing demand for natural gas while improving overall system integrity, we have begun replacing vital sections of our underground pipeline system serving the Wasatch Front. In most cases we are replacing older pipe with newer, stronger and larger diameter pipe.

These new pipelines carry more supplies, enabling us to better serve the growing number of new homes and businesses in Utah.

They also enhance safety and reliability by making our system easier to monitor and maintain. Some of the older sections of our system have pipe in varying diameters, ranging from six to 20 inches. Replacing these with pipe of the same diameter makes them accessible to "smart tools. These tools -- commonly known as "pigs" -- use MRI technology to inspect the pipe interior, making it possible to detect and correct potential problems before they occur.

Will my natural gas service be affected by construction?

No. Redundancies in our system should make it possible to replace the existing pipeline without interrupting service to any customers.

Will construction affect my property?

If your property is on or adjacent to the right-of-way, you will receive prior notification by mail alerting you to construction. We work closely with residents and city officials to minimize potential impacts on residents' property. If we do need to access its legal right-of-way to work on or near your property, the company will make reasonable efforts to ensure the landscape is returned as closely as possible to its previous state. This does not include replacement, repair or compensation for unauthorized structures, plants, objects and etc. currently located within the right-of-way.

Residents can make the process easier by making sure that items such as large, deep-rooted trees, concrete slabs, sheds, fences or other structures do not encroach upon our right-of-way. These items not only violate right-of-way policy but also pose a safety hazard and may hinder our ability to reach our pipeline in case of emergency or to perform necessary maintenance.

For more information about what is and is not allowed on pipeline rights-of-way, request a company brochure by contacting a representative at (801) 324-3149 or view our brochure.

Will streets be closed or access to private driveways restricted during construction?

Construction may require temporary lane closures and/or detours. During construction, we strive to maintain traffic in both directions on city streets at all times, however temporary lane restrictions can be expected.

Private driveways and access to side streets and business parking lots may also occasionally be temporarily blocked by excavation work. When not in use, open trenches will be plated to maintain access during business hours, at night and on weekends.

Any changes in traffic or access will be kept to a minimum and will be as brief as possible.

Before construction starts in front of your home or business, a company representative will contact you to discuss where you would like access maintained. Signs notifying the public that businesses are open during construction will be made available for those who request them.

For the latest information on traffic impacts and lane restrictions, visit this site or email us to receive weekly construction updates by email.

Residents can reduce the risk of accidents by driving carefully in construction zones and keeping children away from the construction site. We work closely with city and state transportation officials to ensure safety and minimize inconvenience to drivers and pedestrians during construction.